Conocephalus conocephalus (Linnaeus, 1767)


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Habitat:
Conocephalus conocephalus inhabits both humid and (in summer) dry habitats. I recorded adults in wetlands (estuary, mostly in not too densely vegetated places), but also in grassy dunes and dry and hot, gappily vegetated fallow land.

Life cycle:
The adults appear in summer and autumn. They usually rest stretched out on blades or stems and fly away when disturbed. Then they usually resettle within a few meters.

Remarks:
Conocephalus conocephalus occurs in parts of Africa and S-Europe (e.g. Spain, S-Italy, Greece).



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